Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 16
  1. #1
    Member kruski's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    SE Michigan
    Hammock
    Warbonnet Blackbird DL 1.7
    Tarp
    WB camo SF
    Insulation
    yeti UQ, king TQ
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    53

    Is there an ideal height and spread for anchor points of WBBB

    I am considering building my own treeless backyard hanging structure in my yard. I have seen some great stand ideas here on HF.

    I understand that depending on the spread between anchor point the height must change to achieve the desired ~30 deg angle.

    Is there and ideal height off the ground for the WBBB?
    Assuming yes what is the related ideal spread?


    I just ordered a BB, so I have no experience hanging yet, I do have a metal hammock stand which has hooks that are 168"(14foot) x 48" (4foot).
    I saw Mustardman just posted pics of his bridge hanging from a similar to my metal stand.
    he looks to have hooked the suspension loops directly to the stand.
    I understand that this may not work with the BB like it did on a bridge.

    Does any one have any thoughts or advice for me?

  2. #2
    Assuming flat terrain, eye level, 12-15 feet apart. Loaded tension varies from person to person, some like a tighter lay, others a bit looser. Experiment, every hang is a win.
    Charles


    Quest Velomobile QB005

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Bloomington, IN
    Hammock
    WBBB 1.1DL/Grand Trunk UL
    Tarp
    Toxaway/Tadpole
    Insulation
    AHE Jarbridge
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    208
    I'd say you can't really go wrong with a 15 - 17' setup. That gives you enough room for a good hang on your BB and enough room for any tarp you might consider pairing with it (save for party-tarps).

  4. #4
    if you have a smartphone, search for the app called the hammock hang calculater. you plug in the distance between your trees and it will tell you how high you need your tree straps to get a 30* angle.

  5. #5
    Member BLA's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    Birmingham, AL
    Hammock
    ENO/WB Traveler
    Insulation
    Incubator
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    78
    Quote Originally Posted by cookie setx View Post
    if you have a smartphone, search for the app called the hammock hang calculater. you plug in the distance between your trees and it will tell you how high you need your tree straps to get a 30* angle.
    Fantastic! +1

  6. #6

    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Sunbury, Ohio
    Hammock
    WBBB 1.1 Dbl xlc
    Tarp
    HG cuben
    Insulation
    HG
    Suspension
    Whoopie/Dutch bkls
    Posts
    1,512
    Quote Originally Posted by kruski View Post
    I am considering building my own treeless backyard hanging structure in my yard. I have seen some great stand ideas here on HF.

    I understand that depending on the spread between anchor point the height must change to achieve the desired ~30 deg angle.

    Is there and ideal height off the ground for the WBBB?
    Assuming yes what is the related ideal spread?


    I just ordered a BB, so I have no experience hanging yet, I do have a metal hammock stand which has hooks that are 168"(14foot) x 48" (4foot).
    I saw Mustardman just posted pics of his bridge hanging from a similar to my metal stand.
    he looks to have hooked the suspension loops directly to the stand.
    I understand that this may not work with the BB like it did on a bridge.

    Does any one have any thoughts or advice for me?
    I've been developing a backyard stand and scaling it down to minimal height and length for my Blackbird which has been working well but in the process of reducing the distance the swing of the hammock is also effected. Compared to a typical tree hang with a 12' to 15' spread which gives a nice long slow swing, my shortened up stand is approaching 9 1/2' the swing is much shorter and faster, not really a deal breaker but something to be considered. My attachments are at around 55" high in this pic and around 10 1/2' spread. I've since moved the attachments closer by a nearly a foot and adjusted the supension to get more tension on the ridgeline. This stand knocks down with no tools and fits in a lawn chair bag.


    David
    Attached Images Attached Images

  7. #7
    Member kruski's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    SE Michigan
    Hammock
    Warbonnet Blackbird DL 1.7
    Tarp
    WB camo SF
    Insulation
    yeti UQ, king TQ
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    53
    Quote Originally Posted by Bannerstone View Post
    I've been developing a backyard stand and scaling it down to minimal height and length for my Blackbird which has been working well but in the process of reducing the distance the swing of the hammock is also effected. Compared to a typical tree hang with a 12' to 15' spread which gives a nice long slow swing, my shortened up stand is approaching 9 1/2' the swing is much shorter and faster, not really a deal breaker but something to be considered. My attachments are at around 55" high in this pic and around 10 1/2' spread. I've since moved the attachments closer by a nearly a foot and adjusted the supension to get more tension on the ridgeline. This stand knocks down with no tools and fits in a lawn chair bag.


    David
    That is pretty slick...

  8. #8
    Senior Member MAD777's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    White Mountains, New Hampshire
    Hammock
    DIY, WBBB & Switchback
    Tarp
    HG cuben,OES Spinn
    Insulation
    DIY 3/4 UQ/TQ, UGQ
    Suspension
    Dynaglide / Dutch
    Posts
    10,950
    Images
    39
    I have an iPhone app called "Tiltmeter". I hold the edge of the phone on my suspension lines and it reads the angle. It or something similar is probably available on other platforms.
    Mike
    "Life is a Project!"

  9. #9
    Senior Member Loki's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Western, NC
    Hammock
    WB, JRB, WL
    Tarp
    bigger is better;)
    Insulation
    HG, JRB, UGQ, WL
    Suspension
    If it aint Dutch..
    Posts
    2,522
    Images
    55
    Quote Originally Posted by MAD777 View Post
    I have an iPhone app called "Tiltmeter". I hold the edge of the phone on my suspension lines and it reads the angle. It or something similar is probably available on other platforms.
    Thanks Mad777!
    - Loki my videos
    "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
    Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
    The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy,
    while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn." — John Muir


  10. #10
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    Concord, CA
    Hammock
    Warbonnet Blackbird, dbl 1.1
    Tarp
    Superfly
    Insulation
    Phoenix & Burrow
    Suspension
    straps
    Posts
    52

    Smile

    Quote Originally Posted by MAD777 View Post
    I have an iPhone app called "Tiltmeter". I hold the edge of the phone on my suspension lines and it reads the angle. It or something similar is probably available on other platforms.
    Fantastic APP! I can find so many uses for this in my woodshop. Thanks Mad777.

  • + New Posts
  • Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. Absolute minimum distance between anchor points
      By Kyle in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 11
      Last Post: 12-19-2012, 12:04
    2. Stripper poles as indoor anchor points??
      By ChillinOut in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 21
      Last Post: 09-24-2011, 22:09
    3. Tarp Ridge anchor points & tree damage.
      By BearChaser in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 13
      Last Post: 04-24-2011, 10:54
    4. Anchor points for Amsteel Supported Hammock Stand
      By WonderMonkey in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 19
      Last Post: 10-04-2010, 14:09
    5. Ideal distance/height for HH hanging? indoor testing tonight!
      By jaiden in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 13
      Last Post: 02-09-2009, 22:51

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •